RADIO ANDORRA

The transmitting centre
 
Radio Andorra transmitting centre Transmitters, linked to the antennas through a one kilometer long feeder, are inside this building, which architecture meets Andorran tradition. It is located in Encamp,  7 km from the studios.
Transmitters room The transmitters' room. Left to right, the 25kW shortwaves transmitter, the old 160 kW medium waves transmitter, and the brand new ultra-modern one built by Brown-Boveri. It currently operates at a power of 200 kW. After completion of current works, its output will be increased to 400 kW.
 
 

 
generators room Generators room, and the old transmitter.
 

(These two indoor photographs and accompanying text - the french one - were on display in the studio's room open to visitors.)
Power lamps
(Photo by Thierry Hamon, 1980)
Brown Bovery MW transmitter
(photo by Thierry Hamon, 1980)
The 1939 transmitter (backup)
(photo by Thierry Hamon, 1980)
Transmitting center in 1987 The abandonned transmitter site,   photo taken in  1987.
Transmitting center in 1987 Transmitting center,  photo 1987.
Transmitter building in 1961 (Photo by Georges Maltot)
(photo by Thierry Hamon, 1980)
Post-card

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